Care Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Let each one of us pray day and night for the downtrodden millions who are held fast by poverty, priestcraft, and tyranny. Pray day and night for them. I care more to preach religion to them than to the high and the rich.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of Religions, Chicago, 1893
Advocates praying continuously for the oppressed, prioritizing their spiritual needs over the wealthy.
In simple terms: Pray for the poor more than the rich.
Key Takeaway
Focus compassion on the marginalized.
Themes
compassion
social justice
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- missionary work
- community outreach
Key Concepts
poverty
tyranny
priestcraft
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we turn prayer into concrete action?
- What responsibilities do we have to the poor?
A Different Perspective
Prayer alone may not change systemic oppression.
